DFS Q&A: What exactly is happening when I run a contest sim?

Episode 332 September 11, 2023 00:40:48
DFS Q&A: What exactly is happening when I run a contest sim?
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DFS Q&A: What exactly is happening when I run a contest sim?

Sep 11 2023 | 00:40:48

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Show Notes

On this episode, Andrew breaks down the mechanics behind the contest simulations.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/okBUJ1-dzdI

00:00 Intro
05:25 Is there a way to see my contests on all sites instead of having multiple browser tabs open for the sites?
07:46 Is there a way in NFL to only have WR and RB in the flex position on Draftkings?
09:30 Max Challenge
10:15 For late swap, what exactly is happening when we run a contest sim?
14:25 If we select the build we just ran as our contest sim pool, does it sim the pool against itself?
20:20 Contest Strategy
22:45 Using the Geomean Filter
24:30 Custom Metrics
26:15 NFL Showdown Strategy
30:20 Setting Exposure Prior to building
31:55 What is Sim Diversity?
34:50 How can I delete lineups from my pool?
35:23 How do I know when players are confirmed?
36:35 NFL Showdown Strategy pt 2

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